I take 40mg of citalopram at night and was put on 50mg of tramadol every 6-12 hrs as needed for pain. I did fine the first night I took it. However I took my .5 mg of kolonopin because of a stressful day at work and i just felt bonkers. My heart rate was up, breathing was shallow, I fainted and was helped back to my bed. So is there something wrong with these 3 meds together? is there another pain pill I can be given that wont send me into a shock if I take my antidepressent or anxiety pill.
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Definitely tell your doctor about this. All these drugs interact with each and Tramadol has a 'major' interaction with Citalopram. In particular it can cause something called 'serotonin syndrome'....Here are the symptoms associated with that. Tachycardia is increased heart rate - which you experienced. Be sure to talk to your physician before you take these drugs together again.

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